CBD Labeling Guidelines
Since the Farm Bill of 2018 was enacted
the use of Cannabidiol (CBD) products has increased by nearly 700%. The resurgence of this once-common household remedy has lead hundreds of businesses to begin harvesting the oils from the common hemp plant. The FDA regulations are drastically different for hemp products than marijuana products due to the minute amount of THC- Tetrahydrocannabinol and its psychoactive isomer Delta-9-THC.
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What the FDA has to say
New companies that venture into this industry often find answers to their labeling questions directly from label printers, designers or suppliers. The FDA has posted limited regulations on cannabis and cannabis-derived products here. Most products produced by CBD manufacturers include oil drops, creams, and lotions; these fall under FDA Supplement Label Requirements as opposed to Food Labeling Requirements.
Basic CBD Label Guidelines
Basis parts of your CBD label should include:
Product identity This is what your CBD product is or does and must be an accurate description.
Net quantity of contents You must state the quantity of the actual product inside the package or container, measured for liquids by volume or for solids by weight. Inside the bottom 30 percent of the front panel of the outer container and on the information panel on the inner container, the net material must appear.
Name and place of business There must be a way for consumers to identify and contact the manufacturer or distributor. On both the outer and inner packaging of your CBD product, the name and address are required on an information panel. Contact information must include a phone number, website or scannable QR code for connecting to that website.
Ingredient declaration A complete declaration of all ingredients is required for all CBD items. They must be identified in the outer packaging on an information panel. If there is no outer packaging, it must be on the package of the product itself.
Warning or caution statements While not required, some companies include the standard warnings for children and pregnant women as well as any complications for people taking other medications.
Disclosure of material facts These are all details that would be considered relevant, significant or necessary by a rational person when purchasing your CBD product. If your CBD oil is only suitable for nighttime use, for example, then that should be disclosed. Other things that you should consider including for consumers:
Describe whether your product is full-spectrum, broad-spectrum or isolate
Expiration date
Manufacturing date
Batch codes
NOTE: If UPC barcodes are used for retail sales they must be large enough to be scanned by the lowest quality scanner for successful retail transactions. This requires minimum heights and sharpness.
Err on the Side of Caution
Know what's in your product. Cannabidiol refining processes have a great deal to do with whether the THC content is above or well below the 0.3% THC content rating allowed by law. The addition of other ingredients such as natural vitamins and minerals must also be listed on the label and may cause other side-effects. It is always a good idea to call an attorney who specializes in cannabidiol product requirements.
In addition to the FDA’s regulations, it’s important for CBD manufacturers to remember that different states may have their own regulations for CBD labeling.
What Type of Label
CBD products are often similar to cosmetic size bottles and containers. Aside from being attractive and enticing to the customer, they must meet practical standards. CBD products contain a liquid or cream that is often handled and the label must be able to withstand that handling. Laminates and overlays offer good protection. If the label will be overprinted with a thermal printer it must have a thermal coating.
Adhesive coatings must be permanent and last the life of the product. Smaller size containers will require small text, this text however must meet readable standards. If the container is not large enough to hold all information additional secondary labeling may be required.
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